Combine vegetables, rice, tomatoes, water and seasonings. Mix well and pour into 9x12 baking dish. Brown chicken in small amount of shortening and arrange on top of rice mixture. Sprinkle with a little additional salt, pepper and some paprika. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.

From: The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan Serves 4 3-4 lb Chicken 2 small lemons freshly ground black pepper salt Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Wash the chicken inside and out with cold water and remove any bits of fat hanging loose. Thoroughly drain the bird pat it dry all around with either a tea towel or kitchen roll. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt and pepper all over the chicken, inside and out, rubbing it in with your fingers. Wash the lemons in cold water and dry them as for the chicken. Soften each one by